National Park Service (NPS) agents in the East Bay have been working with administrators from the city of Richmond and other community partners since last year to create a wellness trail for Richmond …

On February 17, the Richmond Food Policy Council created an online and door-to-door petition to address the issue of getting more nutritious food for students. “We believe that the installation of salad bars in Richmond schools is one great way to increase access to healthy, whole foods, instill healthy eating habits and help prevent childhood obesity in our community,” the petition reads. …

A new project aims to usher in a waste management transformation. This month, the Environmental Protection Agency awarded the Watershed Project, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting East Bay watersheds and ecosystems, a $30,000 grant to educate children and their community about recycling, reusing and composting. …